The sperm cells are produced in the testicles (testes). The sperm cells travel through the seminiferous tubules in to the epididymis (located above the testicle). The epididymis is responsible for storing the sperm cells until they have matured. The sperm cells then travel through the vas deferens where they pick up fluid from the seminal vesicles, prostate gland, and cowper's gland. This fluid and sperm cells is known as semen. The job of the fluid is to allow the sperm to move, give them nutrients, and provide a comfortable environment to survive. (protects sperm when entering the vagina). Semen is then release from the body during ejaculation. This occurs only when the penis is erect (erection). An erection is when the penis's spongy tissue becomes engorged with blood. This makes the penis become stiff and hard. (a common misconception is that the penis is a bone) Semen is released through the tube inside the penis known as the urethra. In male, the urethra is responsible for releasing urine and semen out of the body.
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The sperm cells are produced in the testicles (testes). The sperm cells travel through the seminiferous tubules in to the epididymis (located above the testicle). The epididymis is responsible for storing the sperm cells until they have matured. The sperm cells then travel through the vas deferens where they pick up fluid from the seminal vesicles, prostate gland, and cowper's gland. This fluid and sperm cells is known as semen. The job of the fluid is to allow the sperm to move, give them nutrients, and provide a comfortable environment to survive. (protects sperm when entering the vagina). Semen is then release from the body during ejaculation. This occurs only when the penis is erect (erection). An erection is when the penis's spongy tissue becomes engorged with blood. This makes the penis become stiff and hard. (a common misconception is that the penis is a bone) Semen is released through the tube inside the penis known as the urethra. In male, the urethra is responsible for releasing urine and semen out of the body.
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Order of the pathway of the sperm cells
1. Testicles
2. Epidymis
3. Vas deferens
4. Seminal Vesicles
5. Prostate Gland
6. Cowper's Gland
7. Urethra
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